Basic Dart
Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in
Tools: No scissors or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps
Make a narrow body, then open two wings. Start here for the simplest materials list.
Paper Airplanes
4 tutorials · 4 ways to make.
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Cut-and-fold Glider
Paper: 8 × 11 in blank
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps
Draw and cut a connected wing-and-tail outline, then fold the front edge four times.
Cut, fold & assemble (1)
Paper Bird
Paper: 8 × 4 in blank
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil, 2 pins and tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 6 numbered steps
Cut broad wings and a diamond tail, fold a shallow V, then add weights. Adult pin handling.
Fold & roll (1)
Ring-wing Glider
Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional tape · No cutting
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 6 numbered steps
Fold two offset peaks and an inside rim, then curl and tuck the ends into a ring.
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Paper sizes and tools are attributes of each tutorial. Paper Bird includes folding and added parts, with adult pin handling. Ring-wing uses curling and optional tape. Sources & limits →